buoy
US /bɔɪ/
UK /bɔɪ/
名词
浮标
an anchored float serving as a navigation mark, to show reefs or other hazards, or for mooring
示例:
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The boat was tied to a mooring buoy.
船系在系泊浮标上。
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Navigational buoys guide ships through safe channels.
航海浮标引导船只通过安全航道。
动词
1.
使浮起, 支持
keep (someone or something) afloat
示例:
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The life jacket helped to buoy him up in the water.
救生衣帮助他浮在水面上。
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The strong current could not buoy the heavy log.
强大的水流无法浮起那根沉重的木头。
2.
振奋, 鼓舞
make (someone) feel more cheerful or confident
示例:
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Her kind words helped to buoy his spirits.
她友善的话语帮助振奋了他的精神。
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The good news buoyed the team's hopes.
好消息提振了团队的希望。